CZECH VOTE WINNER BABIS SIGN COALITION DEAL WITH EUROSCEPTIC PARTNERS

Populist Czech billionaire Andrej Babis' ANO party signed a coalition deal with fringe right-wing allies on Monday, moving closer to regaining power after winning a vote on promises of hiking spending and opposing EU climate and migration policies.

Babis' return to power with the fringe allies will strengthen the populist, anti-immigration and national sovereignty camp within the European Union that could weaken backing for Ukraine's defence against Russia's invasion.

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